Time-Restricted eating may ease lingering cancer fatigue

NCT ID NCT05256888

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether limiting food intake to a 10-hour window each day for 12 weeks can reduce persistent fatigue in cancer survivors who completed treatment 2 months to 2 years ago. Half the participants follow the eating schedule; the other half receive general healthy lifestyle tips. The trial also explores links between fatigue, circadian rhythms, and blood sugar control.

What this could mean

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Active substance: time-restricted eating (10-hour eating window) for 12 weeks
What this could lead to: If effective, time-restricted eating could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce persistent fatigue in cancer survivors.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Fatigue is subjective and may not improve with this approach.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Fatigue Intermittent Fasting neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DIET THERAPY FASTING, INTERMITTENT FATIGUE NEOPLASMS SURVIVORSHIP THERAPY TIME

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Locations

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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